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This is a drawing of a scene with multiple figures, including some in Roman attire and a kneeling figure presenting an offering. The drawing depicts a group of figures in classical garments, possibly soldiers and other figures wearing robes. One figure is seated on a pedestal with an inscription, while another kneels, offering what appears to be a head on a plate. The background is heavily shaded, highlighting the figures in the foreground. The composition suggests a narrative moment, perhaps of historical or mythological significance, surrounded by detailed textures and lines.

Print1943.3.6687

Artaxerxes Receiving the Head of Cyrus

Peregrino da Cesena

c. 1490/1510 · niello print

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Sculpture2014.136.377

Artemis or Bendis with a Herm of Pan

Possibly Attic 4th Century B.C.

4th century B.C. · terracotta

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This is a drawing featuring a figure leaning over a funerary urn. The scene is rendered in black lines, showing a detailed figure with long hair and intricate clothing in a sad pose. The figure is huddled around a large urn adorned with decorations and a sign that reads "WE A.C.P." In the background, there is an obelisk with reliefs and inscriptions, statues on pedestals, trees, and a cloudy sky. The drawing showcases refined linework and shading to create texture and depth, conveying a somber visual narrative hinting at mourning or loss.

Print2020.107.2

Artemisia

Giovanni David

c. 1775-1776 · etching on laid paper

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Print2015.19.1584.45.12

Arthur Harper

Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin

1809 · mezzotint and engraving in black on wove paper mounted to brown wove paper

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The image shows the upper half of a man sitting at a table. He faces forward with his body slightly turned to the left, resting both arms on a cushioned surface. The man has an aged appearance with a short beard and mustache, closely cropped hair, and wears a ruffled collar and a dark garment with puffy sleeves. In front of him is an open book, with his left hand pointing to a page and his right hand raised in a gesture. The background features an intricately patterned panel and a shield emblem on the right side, indicating a formal setting, likely an indoor study or office.

Print1950.14.676

Arthur Hildersham, Minister

John Payne

Date not recorded · engraving

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This painting shows three men and one dog in an outdoor setting. To the left of center is a seated man looking out at us, wearing a blue coat and pants with gold trim, a red vest, white stockings, and black shoes, his curled gray hair under a black tricorn hat. Leaning against a tree behind the seated man is another man who wears a gray coat and vest with tan pants and tall, knee-length black boots. He holds a long, thin stick in one hand and a black tricorn hat in the other. This man has gray-brown hair that is also curled. He looks to the right, where the third man stands. The man on the right wears a blue-and-gray coat with gold trim, a gray vest, white stockings, and black shoes, with curled gray hair. He holds a black tricorn hat in one hand and uses the other hand to point towards the seated man. All three men have pale skin. A brown-and-white dog stands next to the seated man, its head resting on the man's thigh. The background consists of a green landscape with tall trees, distant gray buildings, and ships on the blue water in the distance. The sky above is light blue with a few wispy white clouds.

Painting1983.1.40

Arthur Holdsworth Conversing with Thomas Taylor and Captain Stancombe by the River Dart

Arthur Devis

1757 · oil on canvas

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The engraving depicts a man with a full beard, mustache, and intense gaze. He is shown wearing a formal cloak with a large white collar and a black robe. His head is turned towards the viewer, partially obscured by a cap. The background features a dark, cross-hatched pattern enclosed in an oval, with decorative framing at the bottom. The scrollwork at the bottom contains the inscription "Arthur Jackson."

Print1951.11.786

Arthur Jackson, Ejected Divine

David Loggan

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the waist up, seated and facing slightly to his right. He has a long, pointed beard and a mustache, and his facial expression is solemn. The man's hair is covered with a cap that fits closely to his head. He is wearing a buttoned, pleated collar and a robe with a visible inner garment at the neckline. His sleeves are loose-fitting and have cuffs. In his right hand, he holds a small book partially open, resting on his left hand, which has a ring on the little finger. The background is ornately detailed with cherubs in the upper corners holding onto crests, and swirling leaf and fruit motifs around the oval frame in which the portrait is set. There is text within and around the oval frame, as well as a rectangular section below with additional text.

Print1950.14.752

Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells

John Payne

1629 · engraving

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The image shows a man from the waist upwards. His body faces slightly to the left, with his head turned slightly towards the viewer. He has a medium-length beard and mustache, a high forehead, and short, dark hair. He wears a dark robe with intricate patterns and a high-collared, ruffled white shirt underneath. The man holds a book in his hand. The background includes ornate embellishments, floral motifs, small animals, and a circular border with text.

Print1950.14.753

Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells

Unknown 17th Century, after Richard Greenbury

published 1650 · engraving on laid paper

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The image depicts a portrait engraving of a man from the waist up. He is seated and facing slightly to the right, with a forward gaze. His facial features include a sharp nose, high cheekbones, and a pointed grey beard and mustache. He wears a skullcap over closely cropped hair, a dark robe with a white ruff around the neck, and layered sleeves with visible folds. The man holds a small book in his right hand and rests his left arm along the edge of the oval frame. The border features cherubic figures at the top corners with shields, fruit and foliage motifs on the sides, and inscriptions around the oval and at the bottom, all within a detailed border.

Print1951.11.319

Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells

John Payne

Date not recorded · engraving

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The image shows an engraved portrait of a man's upper body with his head turned towards the viewer. He has a full, curly beard and mustache, and curly hair. He is dressed in armor with ornate detailing, wearing a decorative ruff. In his right hand, he holds an ornate staff. The portrait is encased in an oval frame with decorative scrollwork and text. The background features engraved patterns for texture and depth.

Print1951.11.131

Arthur O'Toole

Francis Delaram

1618 · engraving

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This is a drawing of four armored and elaborately decorated horsemen. The drawing depicts four knights dressed in detailed armor, riding horses that are also adorned with ornate coverings and feathered plumes. The knights seem to be part of a procession or tournament, with the horses poised elegantly, and the wind appearing to rustle their cloaks and banners. Above each knight are scroll banners with inscriptions.

Print1943.3.5705

Arthur, Charles the Great (Charlemagne), Godfry of Bouillon

Lucas van Leyden

1515/1517 · woodcut

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The image depicts two individuals, a man and a woman, shown from approximately mid-torso up. The woman is seated or positioned slightly behind the counter with her hands not visible, while the man is leaning against the counter with one arm resting on it and a handkerchief hanging from his other hand. The woman has a long neck, closed eyes, and distinct facial features with her hair styled in large curls or buns on either side of her head. She wears a dark dress with a low neckline adorned with buttons. The man has a stern expression with a prominent nose and chin, and his hair is graying and slicked back. He is dressed in a dark suit with a light-colored cravat around his neck. Behind them, there is a simple backdrop with some faint decorative patterns, and the top portion of the image includes text which reads "Moeurs Conjugales" (Conjugal Morals) in French, suggesting a newspaper or publication format. The overall tone of the image is monochrome, with an emphasis on line and shading.

Print2015.143.907

Arthur, vous m'aviez promis un trône...

Honoré Daumier

1841 · lithograph

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This is a drawing of a representation of arithmetic. The central figure is a woman draped in flowing garments, surrounded by clouds and ornate designs. She holds a ribbon-like object that wraps around her, featuring symbols including an hourglass and mathematical figures. Above her, the word "ARITHMETRIA" is inscribed in bold letters. In the background, cherubic figures float among the clouds, holding geometrical diagrams. Below is a landscape with castle-like buildings set against hills and trees. The style is detailed and fine, resembling Renaissance engravings.

Print1943.3.7978

Artihmetria (Arithmetic)

Virgil Solis

Date not recorded · engraving

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This is a drawing of a scene involving a creature with a human head and wings. The image shows a large creature with exaggerated features, including a nose adorned with scissors, acting as a figure in combat. Soldiers or figures in military attire seem to be engaging in battle, with the creature expelling smaller figures and objects resembling cannonballs or debris. The scene is chaotic, with flags and labels indicating targets or ideologies. The overall tone is humorous and absurd.

Print2002.57.26

Artillerie du Diable (The Devil's Artillery)

Jean-Ignace-Isidore Grandville and Eugène-Hippolyte Forest

1834 · lithograph

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The image depicts the back view of a person riding a horse. Both the rider and the horse are fully visible. The rider is upright on the horse, facing away from the viewer. The person's facial features are not visible. The rider has short hair and is wearing a fitted jacket with a strap across their back. The horse is stepping forward, displaying its robust physique and tail. In the background, there are trees to the left and an open landscape with distant fields or plains.

Print2017.38.6

Artillery Soldier on Horseback (Soldato di artiglieria a cavallo)

Giovanni Fattori

1888/1890 · etching in black on wove paper (artist's proof)

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The image shows a man standing upright. He is positioned facing the camera with a serious expression. The man has a full beard and dark, neatly kept hair. He is wearing a dark blue military uniform with gold buttons and red details on the sleeves, a leather belt, and light blue trousers. He wears white gloves and a sash diagonally across his chest. He holds a rifle with a bayonet attached in front of him. Beside him are several rifles forming a pyramid, with a rolled blanket and a leather pouch at the base. The background is plain.

Photograph2009.75.3

Artillery, Private

O.H. Willard's Galleries

1866 · albumen silver print

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This is a drawing of a horse and a person standing on a bridge. The illustration depicts a scene where a horse is on uneven ground and a person is standing nearby holding an elongated object. The background features stone structures set against a textured sky.

Print1964.8.1703

Artilleryman Lighting a Mine

Horace Vernet

Date not recorded · lithograph

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This is a print of an allegorical scene featuring various symbols of arts and sciences. Closest to us, there is a winged cherub holding a rectangular mirror up to a kneeling, semi-nude woman on the right who is draped in fabric. The woman seems to look down at her reflection in the mirror. Behind the cherub, an old man appears to paint the woman, looking towards her as he holds his brush up to the canvas. Three more men are partially visible behind him, all seeming to use tools related to measurement. More tools and objects are scattered on the ground. There is a cat sitting near the bottom-left corner, and a bird flying in the sky near the upper-right corner. In the sky above is a radiant sun, casting light over the background of mountains and a calm sea with ships.

Print1973.59.3

Artist Painting a Nude Woman: Allegory of Visual Perception

Jan Pietersz Saenredam after Hendrik Goltzius

c. 1598; published 1616 · engraving on laid paper

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This is a drawing of various allegorical figures engaged in artistic and scientific pursuits. The composition includes a winged cherub-like figure holding an artist's palette and compass, a seated nude figure, and various objects such as a globe, geometrical shapes, and a cat. In the background, there is a ship sailing on water and a bird soaring in the sky. The scene is rendered with intricate line work.

Print2012.92.596

Artist Painting a Nude Woman: Allegory of Visual Perception

Jan Pietersz Saenredam, after Hendrik Goltzius

c. 1598; published after 1616 · engraving on laid paper

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Volume2012.92.40.1-51

Artist's mock-up of Georg Heym: Umbra Vitae (Georg Heym: Shadow of Life)

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1912/1922 · bound volume with 51 woodcuts (including cover and front and back endpapers) on wove paper

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The image shows a group of individuals in a museum or gallery-like setting, closely examining artwork displayed on the walls. The individuals are standing and leaning slightly forward with an intent focus on the art. The main figure in the foreground has long dark hair and a large, pronounced nose, wearing a large hat. Another figure with a sharply pointed beard looks intently at the artwork. They are dressed in dark clothing typical of 19th-century fashion, with jackets and hats. The background is filled with framed paintings lining the walls, with indistinct or blurred art subjects visible within them. The setting suggests an exhibition space typical of the period's art salons.

Print2015.143.1107

Artistes en train d'examiner ...

Honoré Daumier

1852 · lithograph

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The image shows multiple people gathered in a room. Most individuals are seated around tables, appearing close together. On the right, an older man with a beard and receding hairline is standing and talking to another man in a suit. The older man looks calm yet engaged, while the younger man's face is partly shadowed, making his features less clear. In the foreground, a young child with short dark hair and a thoughtful expression looks at the viewer. The child is dressed in a dark outfit with a white collar. On the left, other people are seated at a table, deeply focused on a possible discussion or activity. The background is dimly lit with a chandelier casting a soft glow. The walls feature framed pictures or portraits, enhancing the atmosphere of an enclosed, possibly elegantly simple space.

Print2015.19.3197

Artists' Evening

George Wesley Bellows

1916 · lithograph in black on laid paper

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This is a drawing of a workshop interior. It shows various tools and a fireplace. On the left, there is a fire burning in a small enclosed fireplace with a rotating spit and items roasting. A table on the right displays tools like compasses and rulers. The ceiling consists of closely-aligned wooden planks, and a narrow shelf on the wall holds small vessels and jars.

Print1943.3.9508

Artixan (Artisan)

Master of the E-Series Tarocchi

c. 1465 · engraving with gilding

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